Canada News Centre2025-10-31T16:24:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/10/joint-statement-by-foreign-ministers-of-canada-norway-and-the-united-kingdom-on-situation-in-tanzania.html

The Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom today issued the following statement:

Global Affairs Canada2025-10-31T16:24:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/secretary-of-state-sarai-concludes-successful-visit-to-ethiopia-and-tanzania-and-participation-in-g20-development-ministers-meeting-in-south-africa.html

Canada’s strong relationship with African countries is built on deep people-to-people connections, expanding trade and investment and a shared commitment to peace, security and human rights.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-28T12:53:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2025/07/backgrounder-secretary-of-state-sarais-visit-to-ethiopia-and-tanzania.html

The Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), recently visited Ethiopia and Tanzania, where he conducted site visits and strategic dialogues focused on education, health, economic empowerment, gender equality and climate resilience.

Global Affairs Canada2025-07-28T12:53:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-conclude-second-trade-policy-dialogue.html

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening an open, inclusive and rules-based trade and investment system. Highlights from the Trade Policy Dialogue were shared in a joint statement published by Canada and the AUC.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-08T17:07:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-reinforces-partnerships-with-african-countries-and-institutions-to-strengthen-diplomatic-relations-collaboration-economic-development-and-st.html

November 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Building on more than 70 years of historical relations with African countries, Canada moves forward on its commitment to build stronger and mutually beneficial partnerships. Home to the world’s youngest population, and fastest growing middle-class, Africa is a dynamic and diverse continent of increasing geopolitical and economic importance.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-07T15:43:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/11/canada-and-african-union-commission-to-host-high-level-and-trade-policy-dialogues.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will meet African Union Commission (AUC) leadership for the second annual Canada-AUC High-Level Dialogue on November 7, 2024. On November 6, Minister Ng will attend a high-level event at the Canada-AUC Trade Policy Dialogue. The events will take place in Toronto, Ontario.

Global Affairs Canada2024-11-05T17:11:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/08/launch-of-public-consultations-on-canadas-approach-to-partnerships-in-africa.html

The African continent is a dynamic continent of growing geopolitical and economic importance – a continent with which Canada shares strong people-to-people ties. The Government of Canada is seeking input on the renewed approach for partnerships across the African continent...

Global Affairs Canada2024-08-14T15:40:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/05/minister-hussen-announces-194-million-funding-to-support-education-sexual-and-reproductive-rights-climate-action-and-peace-and-security-in-ethiopia.html

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, has concluded a trip to Ethiopia and Tanzania that focused on advancing development initiatives within each of the 2 countries, as well as strengthening our relationships across Africa and with the African Union (AU). During his trip, he announced Canada’s commitment to provide $194 million toward impactful development programming.

Global Affairs Canada2024-05-16T17:25:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/02/backgrounder--minister-hussen-announces-245-million-in-funding-for-international-youth-internship-program.html

The International Youth Internship Program (IYIP) gives young people in Canada the opportunity to gain international experience, skills and knowledge, which help to prepare them for the future. Six IYIP internship projects, part of the program’s 2023 to 2029 iteration, were announced by the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, on February 6, 2024.

Global Affairs Canada2024-02-06T13:15:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/canada-announces-funding-of-over-200-million-to-support-food-security-education-health-and-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-tanzania.html

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced funding for $212.75 million in development programming as he concluded his trip to Tanzania. He was accompanied on the visit by Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament (MP) for London West.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-25T08:44:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/backgrounder.html

Canada announced $212.75 million in development programming as Minister Sajjan concluded his trip to Tanzania.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-25T08:44:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/07/minister-sajjan-to-travel-to-united-kingdom-rwanda-and-tanzania.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced that he will visit the United Kingdom (UK), Rwanda and Tanzania from July 13 to 23, 2023. He will be accompanied by the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, as well as Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West for the 2023 Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. MP Kayabaga will also join Minister Sajjan during his trip to Tanzania.

Global Affairs Canada2023-07-12T13:28:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-announces-846-million-contribution-to-fight-global-malnutrition-and-prevent-acute-malnutrition.html

Climate change and the rising cost of food have contributed to a rise in malnutrition rates, with the heaviest burden falling on the most vulnerable, especially women and girls.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-26T11:01:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/canada-announces-financial-contribution-for-projects-to-improve-nutrition-in-africa-and-asia.html

Canada has announced $84.6 million in funding for nutrition-specific programming to support the implementation of four new projects by Canadian partners. These projects will contribute to Canada’s 10-year Global Health and Rights commitment, including the priority focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and to Canada’s 2020 commitment to increase funding for gender-informed nutrition interventions.

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-26T11:01:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/05/minister-ng-successfully-concludes-first-trade-policy-dialogue-with-african-union-commission.html

Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, welcomed Albert M. Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Minerals, to the inaugural Canada-African Union Commission (AUC) Trade Policy Dialogue (TPD).

Global Affairs Canada2023-05-17T17:32:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/canada-announces-695-million-in-funding-to-protect-and-restore-ocean-ecosystems-in-developing-countries.html

As part of International Development Week 2023, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, today announced a total of $69.5 million in funding for climate finance to support 4 nature-based-solutions projects that will help marginalized communities adapt to climate change, strengthen biodiversity and reduce poverty...

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-06T14:39:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/02/backgrounder-canadas-new-funding-to-protect-and-restore-ocean-ecosystems-in-developing-countries.html

Backgrounder: Canada has announced $69.5 million in climate financing for 4 projects that is being distributed as follows

Global Affairs Canada2023-02-06T14:31:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/01/backgrounder---canada-announces-funding-for-projects-in-the-caribbean.html

Canada has announced an allocation of $127,750,000 for development programming in the Caribbean and globally. This funding is being distributed as follows:

Global Affairs Canada2023-01-16T20:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/09/announcement-of-new-diplomatic-appointments.html

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the following diplomatic appointments

Global Affairs Canada2022-09-02T09:44:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/09/biographical-notes.html

Hall Law School, 1996; LLM, Columbia Law School, 2000) began her career as counsel with the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario in the Office of the Children’s Lawyer. She then worked for the UN Country Team in Liberia and Guyana, providing coordination, programming, legal services and support on human rights, governance, women, peace and security, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and gender equality to the UN and host countries in both post-conflict and development contexts (2005 to 2008). She joined Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in 2009. At Headquarters, she worked in the Human Rights and Governance Policy Division (2009 to 2012), in the Oceans and Environmental Law Division (2012 to 2016) and as chief of staff to Canada’s ambassador for women, peace and security (2020 to 2021). She also served abroad as the legal adviser to Canada’s permanent mission to the UN in Geneva (2016 to 2020). Most recently, she worked for the Canadian Human Rights Commission as the director of the Employment Equity Division (2021 to 2022).

Global Affairs Canada2022-09-02T09:33:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-sajjan-announces-200-million-contribution-to-enhance-covid-19-vaccine-delivery-demand-and-production-in-13-high-need-countries.html

Immunizing a critical mass of the world’s population is crucial in getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Many countries in the Global South, however, continue to encounter challenges in getting vaccines into arms, particularly in remote communities.

Global Affairs Canada2022-06-22T09:00:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/canada-announces-675-million-in-funding-for-projects-putting-gender-equality-at-heart-of-climate-action.html

Canada recognizes that immediate support is needed for women and girls, who are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and natural disasters. The effects on women and girls increase existing social inequalities and threaten their health, safety and economic well-being.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-08T11:39:47-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2022/03/backgrounder-canada-announces-funding-for-projects-that-support-gender-equality-and-climate-action.html

Today, Canada announced that it is providing $67.5 million in funding for 8 climate action projects. The international development funding is being distributed as follows.

Global Affairs Canada2022-03-08T11:39:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2021/11/government-of-canada-announces-adjustments-to-canadas-border-measures.html

The Government of Canada will adjust some of Canada’s border measures beginning on Nov. 30 to include additional COVID-19 vaccines accepted for entry to Canada and changes to certain exemptions, testing and ArriveCAN requirements.

Public Health Agency of Canada2022-02-04T10:31:23-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/02/address-by-minister-gould-at-canadian-partnership-for-women-and-childrens-health-canwach-and-canadian-council-for-international-co-operation-ccic-c.html

Nearly 30 years ago, the Government of Canada dedicated the first week of February to highlighting the actions of Canadian international assistance workers striving to improve peoples’ lives and our planet’s well-being.

Global Affairs Canada2020-02-13T14:15:19-05:00